VA BIM GUIDE v1.0 APRIL 2010

The VA BIM Guide

VA BIM GUIDE v1.0 April 2010

Table of Contents

1 VAs Building Information Lifecycle Vision ..............................................................p.4

2 Implementation

2.1 Acquisition Strategy ................................................................................................................p. 4 2.2 BIM Responsibilities ...............................................................................................................p. 5 2.3 Data Reuse .............................................................................................................................p. 5 2.4 Terms of Use ..........................................................................................................................p. 5 2.5 Additional Tools ......................................................................................................................p. 5 2.6 Open Standards ......................................................................................................................p. 5

3 BIM Management Plan (BMP)

3.1 Design BMP ............................................................................................................................p. 6 3.2 Construction BMP ...................................................................................................................p. 7 3.3 Software Compatibility and Data Flow Testing .....................................................................p. 8

4 BIM Roles and Responsibilities

4.1 Design Team BIM Manager ...................................................................................................p. 8 4.2 Technical Discipline (Design) or Trade (Construction Lead BIM Coordinators .................p. 9 4.3 Construction BIM Manager ....................................................................................................p. 9

5 Model Sharing

5.1 Design .................................................................................................................................. p. 11 5.2 Construction Bidding ........................................................................................................... p. 11 5.3 Construction Phase ............................................................................................................. p. 11

6 Collaboration Procedures

6.1 Project Kickoff BIM Standards Orientation ........................................................................ p. 11 6.2 BIM Coordination Rooms .................................................................................................... p. 11

7 VA Requirements for Using BIM

7.1 Space and Medical Equipment Validation ......................................................................... p. 12 7.2 Architecture Spatial and Material Design Models .......................................................... p. 12 7.3 Energy Analysis ................................................................................................................... p. 13 7.4 Design Visualization for Communication, Functional Analysis, & Constructability ......... p. 13 7.5 Building System Models Structural, MEPF, and Interiors .............................................. p. 14 7.6 Masterplan Space Scheduling and Sequencing 4D ...................................................... p. 14 7.7 Communication of Construction scheduling and Sequencing 4D ................................. p. 14 7.8 COBIE/Commissioning ....................................................................................................... p. 14 7.9 Clash Detection/Coordination ............................................................................................. p. 15 7.10 Virtual Testing and Balancing ............................................................................................ p. 17 7.11 Additional BIM Uses ........................................................................................................... p. 17

VA BIM GUIDE v1.0 April 2010

8 3-D Models, Formats, and Model Structures

8.1 General ................................................................................................................................. p. 18 8.2 Subcontractor Coordination ................................................................................................ p. 18 8.3 Digital Fabrication ................................................................................................................ p. 18

9 Technology Platform and Software

9.1 Approved BIM Software for VA Projects ............................................................................ p. 19

10 Modeling Requirements

10.1 General ................................................................................................................................ p. 19 10.2 Types of Model Elements .................................................................................................. p. 20 10.3 Model Geographical Location. ............................................................................................ p. 20 10.4 Points of Reference ............................................................................................................ p. 21 10.5 Requirements for Modeling Space .................................................................................... p. 22 10.6 Space Naming and Coding ................................................................................................ p. 22 10.7 Medical and Mechanical Equipment, etc. Coding ............................................................ p. 23 10.8 Final BIM Deliverables ....................................................................................................... p. 23

11 Files, Security, Waivers

11.1 Project Folder Structure ..................................................................................................... p. 24 11.2 Data Security ...................................................................................................................... p. 25 11.3 Waivers ............................................................................................................................... p. 25

12 Drawing Requirements for Paper Printing

12.1 General .............................................................................................................................. p. 26 12.2 Diffuser Symbols .............................................................................................................. p. 26 12.3 Font ................................................................................................................................... p. 26 12.4 Line Styles and Line Weights .......................................................................................... p. 26 12.5 MEP Details ...................................................................................................................... p. 26 12.6 Room Naming Abbreviations............................................................................................ p. 26 12.7 Titleblocks. ......................................................................................................................... p. 26 12.8 Uniform Parameters for Objects....................................................................................... p. 26 12.9 VA Standard Details ......................................................................................................... p. 26 12.10 Casework/Millwork Finishes. ............................................................................................ p. 27 12.11 Casework/Millwork Finish Legend.................................................................................... p. 28 12.12 Doors. ................................................................................................................................. p. 29 12.13 Interior Partition Types. .................................................................................................... p. 31 12.14 Model Integrated Text. ...................................................................................................... p. 35 12.15 Room Finishes .................................................................................................................. p. 37 12.16 Room Finish Legend ........................................................................................................ p. 38 12.17 Room Numbering. ............................................................................................................. p. 39 12.18 Wayfinding ........................................................................................................................ p. 40

13 Glossary .................................................................................................................................. p. 41

14 Credits ..................................................................................................................................... p. 45

VA BIM GUIDE v1.0 April 2010

The VA BIM Guide

1. VAs Building Information Lifecycle Vision

Mission Statement:

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) provides design, major construction, and lease project management, design and construction standards, environmental, and historic preservation services and expertise to the Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver high quality, cost effective facilities in support of our Nation's Veterans.

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